A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
- Last Action
- 4/3/2025
Actions
- 2025-01-08Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2025-01-08Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2025-01-08 (00)
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2025 or SOPRA
This bill modifies the scope of judicial review of agency actions to authorize courts reviewing agency actions to decide de novo (i.e., without giving deference to the agency's interpretation) all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of (1) constitutional and statutory provisions, (2) rules made by agencies, (3) interpretative rules, (4) general statements of policy, and (5) all other agency guidance documents.
No law may exempt a civil action from the standard of review required by this bill except by specific reference to such provision.
Cosponsors (8)
- Ted Cruz (R-TX)
- Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
- Rand Paul (R-KY)
- Joni Ernst (R-IA)
- Ted Budd (R-NC)
- Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
- Katie Britt (R-AL)
- Bill Hagerty (R-TN)
Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- Judicial review and appeals
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